logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2023
4m 46s

Where does food go after you swallow it?

American Public Media
About this episode

Munch, crunch, sluuuurp! Eating is one of the great joys of life! We all know that food goes in one way and eventually out the other, right? But what journey does it take after you swallow it?? We asked dietitian Eva Haldis to help us find the answer.


Got a question that’s eating you up? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll chew on it ‘til we find the answer!

Up next
Jun 11
A big update about Moment of Um and the Brains On Universe
We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's ready for you to visit.In the mean ... Show More
2m 56s
Jun 6
How do braces work?
They come in cool colors, catch popcorn kernels and sometimes even have spacers - it’s braces! Ever wondered how braces magically straighten teeth? We asked Dr. ArNelle Wright - a real life dentist! - to help us break down the science of these tiny metal wonders.Bracing for a tou ... Show More
6m 19s
Jun 4
How do stoplights know when to change?
Waiting for a stoplight to turn green can be really annoying, especially when you’re running late. It would be awesome if you had a magic wand you could wave to get the light to change. But alas, such things don’t exist. But how do stoplights know when to switch colors? We asked ... Show More
5m 24s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2013
Eating!
In this episode, we ask: Why do some foods taste better to adults than kids? And what happens to food once you’re done tasting it? 
20m 33s
Nov 2019
Intuitive Eating
The ‘Anti-diet’, intuitive eating is a styling of eating you may have heard over the past few months, so we thought we would bring in our Keep It Cleaner Dietitian and Nutritionist, Marika Day to discuss what exactly this style of eating is. Marika describes intuitive eating as l ... Show More
52m 50s
Feb 2023
How To Fall In Love With Healthy Eating (AND Have Dessert Without A Side Of Guilt)!! Changing Food From An Emotional Crutch To Fuel.
I want to want to eat a salad!    Also… how do I eat dessert or fries without the food police siren going off in my head?   Working through this is a journey requiring many steps along the way. Today, I’m getting you started on this journey with 2 steps you can take NOW in your E ... Show More
16m 26s
Dec 2019
How Do We Taste Food?
Why do we like to eat certain foods? Why do some people like to eat spicy food? And what's up with kids not liking vegetables? Why does pineapple hurt your mouth when you eat too much of it? Why do we taste things and how? Why do different foods taste different? Do animals have t ... Show More
23m 29s
Jul 2024
Pourquoi on mange ? Et elle va où la nourriture ?
Elle va où toute la nourriture que l’on mange ? Et puis ça sert à quoi de manger ? On mange certes quand on a faim, mais quelle est l'utilité de la nourriture et quel est le long processus dans le corps ? Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour pl ... Show More
3m 23s
Apr 2024
The Joy of Food
For many of us, our weight and eating habits feel deeply intertwined. But how do you strike a balance between eating for pleasure and eating for fuel? How can we reframe our relationship with food – so it doesn't revolve around what’s “bad” or “good?” Sanjay speaks with Dr. Linda ... Show More
28m 1s
Jun 2022
National Geographic Kids WHY?: Eating
Why do we have to eat? Eating is such a big part of our life! Join us as we talk about all things consumption from starvation to brain freezes to hydration! For more magical Disney stories, visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More
7m 13s
Apr 2024
How can you tell when food is expired?
Have you ever taken a big ol’ whiff of rotten milk? It probably smelled like dirty socks or stinky garbage. Blech! But why does food go bad, and how can we be sure that something is fresh and safe to eat? Join Molly and co-host Rachel as they explore the world of food expiration ... Show More
26m 42s
Sep 2023
First Foods: Learning to Eat (encore)
How do we learn to eat? It may seem like an obvious question, but it's actually quite a complicated process. Who decided that mushed-up vegetables were the perfect first food—and has that always been the case? What makes us like some foods and hate others—and can we change? Join ... Show More
50m 9s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami